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BU08 MGY

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,056 mi
Last recorded118,056 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MGY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,198 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,737 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,736 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,484 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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BU08 MGY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 75,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 MGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 MGY registered?

BU08 MGY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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